Parentesco by Octavia E. Butler

In this gripping narrative, a young African-American woman from 1976 is inexplicably transported back in time to the antebellum South, where she encounters her ancestors on a plantation. As she navigates the brutal realities of slavery, she is forced to confront the harrowing choices and sacrifices necessary for survival. Her journeys between the past and present challenge her understanding of identity, heritage, and the enduring impact of history on personal and collective lives.